Powered by a 324 CI V-8 engine with a Hydra-Matic transmission, this 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Sedan is presented in unrestored condition—retaining most of its original green and white two-tone paint—and is believed to have 17,000 original miles. Fitted with a deluxe radio with a rear speaker, power steering, power brakes and a padded dashboard, it was well-optioned for the time. Riding on new correct wide whitewall tires and new shocks, the engine has been detailed and a new exhaust system has been installed. To be sold with registration cards and repair receipts, this car is very interesting in so many ways. The Oldsmobile 88 was introduced in 1949 as an intermediate between the 76 and 98 series Oldsmobiles. It was equipped with the more compact and lightweight body of the 76, but the 303/135 HP V-8 engine found in the larger cars, lending it some pretty decent performance. Indeed, the new 88 was a high-performance machine. For 1954, a whole new look was introduced, as well as new nomenclature that included Super 88 as the top-of-the-line. For 1955, the look was updated again with new grilles, tail lights and brightwork. A few new options joined the list and Oldsmobile 88s were complete with full instrumentation, lending them a true driver’s feel. The 88s used a 324/185 HP Rocket V-8, while Super 88s used a 202 HP variant of the same engine. Between 1950 and 1974, the 88 was the most popular selling Oldsmobile, marking the middle of the middle for General Motors. Well equipped and nicely priced, the Oldsmobile 88 represented a major value to many people and it wouldn’t be until the 1994 introduction of the Oldsmobile Aurora that the 88 was the mainstay of the company. This example, with its unrestored condition and low miles represents a remarkable opportunity.

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